An Assessment of the Influence of Technology on Faith-Based Development Interventions: A Case of Nairobi City County, Lang’ata Sub-County Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2462Abstract
Technology has become a key global factor in development interventions by various actors, including faith-based organizations, particularly influencing decision-making and operational conditions. This study assessed technology's influence on faith-based development interventions in Kenya, focusing on three objectives: examining technology's influence in planning development interventions, assessing its impact on implementation, and evaluating challenges faced by faith-based organizations in applying technology in Nairobi City County's Lang'ata sub-county between 2021-2023. The study employed a descriptive survey design incorporating structuralist, liberal-pluralism, and hypodermic needle theoretical perspectives. Using purposive sampling, 115 respondents were selected from an estimated population of 1,150 employees in faith-based organizations. Data was collected through qualitative and quantitative methods and analyzed using SPSS version 23. The findings revealed that while technology enhanced planning through improved mapping, data collection, and project assessment, limited training and technical expertise hindered its full utilization. During implementation, technology streamlined communication and monitoring, but inadequate infrastructure and financial resources constrained its impact. Organizations faced challenges including underutilization of technological tools, insufficient funding, and technical difficulties. The study concluded that technology's effectiveness in transforming development interventions depends on overcoming operational and financial constraints. Recommendations include targeted capacity building, increased technology infrastructure investment, and tailored training programs. These findings are relevant for faith-based organizations, policymakers, development practitioners, academics, community leaders, and technology solution providers in the development sector.
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